Upper Witter Gulch, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Upper Witter Gulch is a small town in Colorado with a population of 588. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
588 Population 646/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $114,971 per capita
$834,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$834,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $834,200
196% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 90.1%
167% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.2%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Upper Witter Gulch Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population588
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$114,971
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$46,223M

Housing

A+
Home Value$834,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation8,273 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+90.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
CommuteN/A
Libraries12

Is Upper Witter Gulch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Upper Witter Gulch receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Upper Witter Gulch stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Upper Witter Gulch is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Upper Witter Gulch among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Upper Witter Gulch is $834,200, making it a premium housing market at 196% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Upper Witter Gulch is a highly educated community — 90.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Upper Witter Gulch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches, including 80.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Upper Witter Gulch has a population of 588 with a density of 646 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

588
Total Population
646
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Upper Witter Gulch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Upper Witter Gulch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Upper Witter Gulch is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Upper Witter Gulch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$114,971
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
IRS Avg AGI$107,402

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,019
County GDP$46,223M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,324
Healthcare1,980
Retail1,801
Manufacturing459

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.59%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home40.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Upper Witter Gulch is $834,200, 196% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$834,200
196% above US avg
Median List Price$1,337,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,337,500
$/Sq Ft$245
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Rate0.59%
In Upper Witter Gulch, 21.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 10.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Upper Witter Gulch vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.2%
34% below US avg
Diabetes5.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure22.4%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.3%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity10.7%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.8%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,980

Crime Rates: Upper Witter Gulch vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Upper Witter Gulch has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall80.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,273 ft (2,522 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates39.6611°N, 105.4268°W
County FIPS08059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 90.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (167% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 58.3%

Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+90.1%
167% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density646/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities1,980
Restaurants1,324
Retail Stores1,801

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home40.4%

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